1. The Gospel of Luke Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond
Climax
Chap 24:50-51
Introduction
1:1-4
…that you might know the certainty of the things you have been told
Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond
Preparation for the Journey
Luke 24:50-51 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany,
While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.
he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed
Prologue
Land of Discipleship Training
On the Way to Jerusalem:
Land of Rejection
Jerusalem:
and Death
Land of Miracles
Galilee:
Resurrection and Ascension
Origin, Birth, and Early Years
Threshold to Ministry
Geographic – Theological Pivot
9:51-56
1:1-4
1:5-2:52
3:1-4:13
4:14-9:50
9:51-19:44
19:45-23:56
24:1-53
As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.(9:51)

2. Preparation for the Journey
The Gospel of Luke
Begins in the Temple – Ends in the Temple
Jesus’ Resurrection appearance in Jerusalem (24:50-53)
Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond
Reminder of Journey destination (17:11)
Preparation for the Journey
Note the lack of location for Peter’s Confession (9:18ff)
Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed
3rd Passion Prediction: Jerusalem (18:31)
Jesus’ Transfiguration conversation; Exodus in Jerusalem (9:31)
Jesus teaches “on the way” (13:22); Jerusalem is place for prophets death (13:31-35)
Prologue
Land of Discipleship Training
On the Way to Jerusalem:
Jesus inching closer and closer (19:28, 37, 41)
Land of Rejection
Jerusalem:
and Death
Jesus tempted at Temple (4:9-13)
Land of Miracles
Galilee:
Resurrection and Ascension
Jesus “on the way” to Jerusalem; Bethany (10:38-42) Also note 10:37, “Go” = Travel
Origin, Birth, and Early Years
Jesus sets face for Jerusalem (9:51-62)
Jesus enters Jerusalem – Temple (19:45-48); Remainder of book is temple-centered (20:1; 21:37-38; 23:45). Note Temple destruction 21:5-28
Threshold to Ministry
Jesus presented in Temple (2:21-40).
Jesus teaching in Temple (2:41-52)
1:1-4
1:5-2:52
3:1-4:13
4:14-9:50
9:51-19:44
19:45-23:56
24:1-53
The Temple: the location of the presence of God and the Revelation of Jesus.

3. Preparation for the Journey
The Gospel of Luke
Solution
Human Transformation: Opening of mind; adoption of mission 24:45-47
Journey of Jesus to Jerusalem, and Beyond
Preparation for the Journey
Travels with Jesus: In Word and Deed
Rejection in Nazareth 4:14-30
Rejection in Samaria 9:53
Rejection in Temple 19:45-48
Prologue
Land of Discipleship Training
On the Way to Jerusalem:
Land of Rejection
Jerusalem:
and Death
Land of Miracles
Galilee:
Resurrection and Ascension
Origin, Birth, and Early Years
Threshold to Ministry
Blindness: Passion Prediction 1 9:21-22
Blindness: Passion Prediction 2 9:44-45
Blindness: Passion Prediction 3 18:31-34
1:1-4
1:5-2:52
3:1-4:13
4:14-9:50
9:51-19:44
19:45-23:56
24:1-53
Problem
Human Dilemma: Blindness to His Person; Rejection of His mission

4. Preparation for the Journey
The Gospel of Luke
Preparation for the Journey
Prologue
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus
Threshold to Ministry
1:5
2:52
3:1
4:13
1:1-4

5. The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (Interchange of John and Jesus)
The Gospel of Luke
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus (Interchange of John and Jesus)
1:5
2:52
Jesus; God’s Son in God’s House
Announcement of John’s Birth
Announcement of Jesus’ Birth
Mary’s Visit to Elizabeth
Presentation in Temple
Birth of John
Birth of Jesus
1:5-25
1:26-38
1:39-56
1:57-80
2:1-20
2:21-39
2:40-52

6. Preparation for Ministry
The Gospel of Luke
Preparation for Ministry
Ministry of John (Prophet of Most High)
Introduction of Jesus (Son of God)
Baptism (Anointing) of Jesus
Testing of Jesus in Wilderness
John, Prophet of Most High
John’s Imprisonment
Genealogy of Jesus
John’s Good News
3:1-6
3:7-18
3:19-20
3:21-22
3:23-38
4:1-13